Drug trafficker’s house razed by police in border village Jathol

In a major crackdown under the 'War against Drugs' campaign, the district administration and police carried out an operation in the border village of Jathol on Thursday. The authorities demolished a luxurious house belonging to drug trafficker Gurpreet Singh alias Billa, a resident of the village that comes under the Gharinda police station jurisdiction. Officials claimed that the house had been constructed on government land using money earned through drug trafficking.

SSP Maninder Singh said that the accused is facing six criminal cases registered under the NDPS Act and other relevant laws. He added that Gurpreet Singh is already serving a 10-year sentence in a drug trafficking case. "The house was built illegally on government property and was demolished today as part of the ongoing drive to curb drug trafficking," he said.

He further stated that the operation reflects the Punjab government's firm resolve to deal sternly with drug traffickers. "The Chief Minister has made it clear that drug peddlers must either abandon this illegal trade or leave Punjab," the SSP added.

The SSP said that the police has intensified its campaign against narcotics at every level, from cross-border smuggling to small-scale peddling. "DGP Gaurav Yadav has issued strict instructions that no leniency should be shown towards anyone involved in the drug trade. All offenders will face the toughest possible action," he said.